Ruling B047-2025
MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - October 12, 2025
“GNAUGHTY KIMMY” reported by the Official Veterinarian as having BLED (Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage) following the running of Race 3, Sunday, October 12, 2025, is hereby PROHIBITED FROM RACING FOR A PERIOD OF FOURTEEN (14) CALENDAR DAYS, OCTOBER 13 THROUGH TO OCTOBER 26, 2025 (INCLUSIVE). (First time occurrence.)
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 129(a).
Ruling B046-2025
MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta - October 12, 2025
JOCKEY, ODEEN ANTHONY EDWARDS, PERM. ADD.: ST. CATHERINE, JAMAICA, D.O.B. NOVEMBER 4, 1993, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for his unacceptable conduct following the running of Race 5, Saturday, October 11, 2025 when returning back to the Jockey quarters.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 84(a), 286 and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297 fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
Ruling B045-2025
MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - October 12, 2025
JOCKEY, JOSE ODILION ROCHA, PERM. ADD.: MEXICO CITY, MEXICO, D.O.B. APRIL 29, 1969, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for his unacceptable conduct following the running of Race 5, Saturday, October 11, 2025 when returning back to the Jockey quarters.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 84(a), 286 and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297 fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
Ruling B044-2025
MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - October 12, 2025
JOCKEY, LARRIS HUGH ALLEN, PERM. ADD.: ST. CATHERINE, JAMAICA, D.O.B. OCTOBER 27, 1976, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00) for misuse of the Riding Crop while riding #7 “LITTLE J P” in Race 7, Saturday, October 11, 2025. (Third offence.)
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 210(3)(d) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297 fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
Ruling B043-2025
MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - October 12, 2025
JOCKEY, TREVOR WAYNE SIMPSON, PERM. ADD.: KINGSTON, JAMAICA, D.O.B. FEBRUAY 19, 1969, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for misuse of the Riding Crop while riding #4 “MS LATTE” in Race 4, Saturday, October 11, 2025. (First offence.)
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 210(3)(d) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297 fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
Ruling B042-2025
MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - September 30, 2025
OWNER/TRAINER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, FARRIER/PLATER, PONY PERSON, TRAVIS LLOYD ROBSON, PERM. ADD.: LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. FEBRUARY 18, 1972, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for entering an ineligible horse (first time starter, needs 2 qualifying workouts within 30 days) thereby causing #3 “FULLER MOON” to be a Steward’s scratch from Race 1, Sunday, September 28, 2025.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 147(3)(a), 164(a), 287(1)(vii) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297 fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
Ruling B041-2025
MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - September 24, 2025
OWNER/TRAINER, RUSTY JOSEPH SMITH, PERM. ADD.: BROCKET, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. AUGUST 19, 1951, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for entering an ineligible horse (no qualifying workout) thereby causing #6 “KVOTHE” to be a Steward’s scratch from Race 5, Sunday, September 21, 2025.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 147(3)(a), 164(c), 287(1)(vii) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297 fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
Ruling B040-2025
MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - September 24, 2025
JOCKEY, ANDREW POON, PERM. ADD.: PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, D.O.B. JUNE 17, 1997, is hereby SUSPENDED FROM RIDING FOR ONE (1) RACE DAY, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 for misuse of the Riding Crop while riding #2 “UNUSUAL ACCOUNT” in Race 5, Sunday, September 21, 2025. (Considered a 4th offence.)
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 210(3)(d) and 296(1)(a)(2)(b).
Ruling B039-2025
MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - September 24, 2025
JOCKEY, GARFIELD AUGUSTUS GORDON, PERM. ADD.: PORTMORE, ST. CATHERINE, JAMAICA, D.O.B. NOVEMBER 22, 1970, is hereby SUSPENDED FROM RIDING FOR ONE (1) RACE DAY, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 for allowing his mount #3 “SON O’ SANPETE” to come in when not properly clear entering the first turn, interfering with #2 “CRAZY STORM” and #1 “I WILL STAND”on his inside thereby causing #3 “SON O’ SANPETE” to be DISQUALIFIED from 1st and placed 5th in Race 5, Saturday, September 20, 2025.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 240, 270(a), 271, 276(1)(2)(4) and 296(1)(a)(2)(b).
Ruling B038-2025
MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - September 23, 2025
OWNER/TRAINER, NOLAN RYAN LITTLE BEAR, PERM. ADD.: LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. MAY 1, 1979, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) for failing to notify HORSE RACING ALBERTA Security that the horse “ANNA’S IMAGE” and “FLASH OF GLORY” would be shipped into the Rocky Mountain Turf Club race track on Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, 2025 (no previous 48 hour ship in application on file).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Policy No. RLP012 dated August 14, 2024.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA RACING Rules 123(1), 286(a) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297 fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
Ruling B037-2025
MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - September 17, 2025
JOCKEY, TREVOR WAYNE SIMPSON, PERM. ADD.: KINGSTON, JAMAICA, D.O.B. FEBRUARY 19, 1969, is hereby SUSPENDED FROM RIDING FOR ONE (1) RACE DAY, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 for allowing his mount #3 “CROWN RULER” to continually come out during the stretch run, interfering with #4 “CONRADO” on his outside, thereby causing #3 “CROWN RULER” to be DISQUALIFIED from 1st and placed 2nd in Race 5, Sunday, September 14, 2025.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 240, 270(a), 271, 276(1)(2)(a)(c)(4) and 296(1)(a)(2)(b).
Ruling B036-2025
MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - September 17, 2025
OWNER/TRAINER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, JAMES MEEKS DEPEW, PERM. ADD.: RAYMOND, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. MAY 26, 1956, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for failing to notify HORSE RACING ALBERTA Security that the horse “BE AWARE” would be shipped into the Rocky Mountain Turf Club race track on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Policy No. RLP012 dated August 14, 2024.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 123(1), 286(a) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297 fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
Ruling B035-2025
MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - September 10, 2025
OWNER/TRAINER, SHAINELL RASHAI BIRD RATTLER, PERM. ADD.: BROWNING, MONTANA, U.S.A., D.O.B. FEBRUARY 28, 1995, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for failing to notify HORSE RACING ALBERTA Security that the horse “ABRAA JABRAA” would be shipped into the Rocky Mountain Turf Club race track on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Policy No. RLP012 dated August 14, 2024.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 123(1), 286(a) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297 fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
Ruling B034-2025
MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - September 9, 2025
JOCKEY, RYAN ANTHONY NELSON, PERM. ADD.: PORTMORE, ST. CATHERINE, JAMAICA, D.O.B. JULY 17, 1993, is hereby SUSPENDED FROM RIDING FOR TWO (2) RACE DAYS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 AND SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 for allowing his mount #4 “STREETLIGHT PEOPLE” to come in when not properly clear entering the last turn interfering with #2 “CATS TOUCH” on his inside, thereby causing #4 “STREETLIGHT PEOPLE” to be DISQUALIFIED from 1st and placed 4th in Race 6, Sunday, September 7, 2025.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 240, 270(a), 271, 276(1)(2)(4) and 296(1)(a)(2)(b).
Ruling B033-2025
MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - September 2, 2025
JOCKEY, ANDRE ODAIN POWELL, PERM. ADD.: KINGSTON, JAMAICA, D.O.B. AUGUST 29, 1990, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00) for allowing his mount #4 “AMUSING WAY” to come in when not clear entering the main track interfering with #1 “WEDGE POND” on his inside thereby causing #4 “AMUSING WAY” to be DISQUALIFED from 1st and placed 3rd in Race 4, Monday, September 1, 2025.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 240, 270(a), 271, 276(1)(2)(a)(c) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297 fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
Ruling B032-2025
MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - September 2, 2025
OWNER/TRAINER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, JAMES MEEKS DEPEW, PERM. ADD.: RAYMOND, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. MAY 26, 1956, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for entering an ineligible horse (does not meet race conditions) thereby causing #6 “I WILL STAND” to be a Steward’s scratch from Race 5, Sunday, August 31, 2025.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 147(3)(a), 287(1)(vii) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297 fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
Ruling B031-2025
MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - September 2, 2025
JOCKEY, RYAN ANTHONY NELSON, PERM. ADD.: PORTMORE, ST. CATHERINE, JAMAICA, D.O.B. JULY 17, 1993, is hereby SUSPENDED FROM RIDING FOR ONE (1) RACE DAY, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2025, for allowing his mount #2 “UNCOMMON SOLDIER” to continually come out interfering with #3 “CONTRABAND” on his outside during the run down the backstretch thereby causing #2 “UNCOMMON SOLDIER” to be DISQUALIFIED from 1st and placed 3rd in Race 4, Sunday, August 31, 2025.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 240, 270(a), 271, 276(1)(2)(a)(c)(4) and 296(1)(a)(2)(b).
Ruling B030-2025
MEETING: Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada - August 22, 2025
OWNER, PONY PERSON, FARRIER/PLATER, DILLON ALEXANDER MCCONAGHIE, PERM. ADD.: CHAMPION, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. NOVEMBER 5, 1995, having appeared before the Appeal Tribunal on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, regarding HORSE RACING ALBERTA B Circuit Ruling #27 dated August 13, 2025, is hereby GRANTED A STAY.
The Stay shall remain in effect until the Appeal Tribunal hears and issues a decision on Mr. McConaghie’s appeal.
Ruling B029-2025
MEETING: Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada - August 20, 2025
OWNER/TRAINER, GROUNDSKEEPER, SHAWN WILLIAM MCCONAGHIE, PERM. ADD.: CHAMPION, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B.: FEBRUARY 4, 1964, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for entering the horse #8 “DOWNTHESTREETDEBBY” in the wrong race thereby causing the horse to be a Steward’s scratch from Race 7, Sunday, August 17, 2025.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 187, 190 and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297 fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
Ruling B028-2025
MEETING: Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada - August 20, 2025
OWNER/TRAINER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, EXERCISE PERSON, PONY PERSON, LYLE WILLAM MAGNUSON, PERM. ADD.: KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON, U.S.A., D.O.B.: JANUARY 1, 1953, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for entering an ineligible horse (no qualifying workout within 30 days) thereby causing #5 “LOUD FUSAICHI” to be a Steward’s scratch from Race 7, Saturday, August 16, 2025.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 147(3)(a), 164(d), 287(1)(vii) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297 fine to be paid within ten (10) days.